Equi-Ed, Inc.
Mission:
Equi-Ed has used the therapeutic power of the horse to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities since 1993.
Equi-Ed's Goals:
~ Enhance each student’s educational plan through coordination with school staff and the implementation of activities which support achievement in basic subjects and pre-vocational skills.
~ Improve the students physical, medical, social, and emotional well being through interaction with specially selected horses, in a positive environment which encourages involvement and caring between disabled and non-disabled individuals.
~ Stimulate awareness and understanding of the efficacy of therapeutic riding.
~ Provide professional development and training for individuals in the therapeutic riding industry.
Equi-Ed's Goals:
~ Enhance each student’s educational plan through coordination with school staff and the implementation of activities which support achievement in basic subjects and pre-vocational skills.
~ Improve the students physical, medical, social, and emotional well being through interaction with specially selected horses, in a positive environment which encourages involvement and caring between disabled and non-disabled individuals.
~ Stimulate awareness and understanding of the efficacy of therapeutic riding.
~ Provide professional development and training for individuals in the therapeutic riding industry.
Results:
Laurie
10/21/11
My daughter has ridden at Equi-Ed for the past 3 years. During that time, we have seen an improvement in her social skills, math skills & best of all, her confidence. She loves the horses & all the people that work with her. She is treated with respect, kindness, & as a valuable person. We can't...
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J.B.
11/09/10
My daughter, who had a lot of psychological barriers, which kept her very lonely and lacking in self confidence, has found a safe, nurturing program, through the wonderful staff and volunteers. After only 6 months of riding she has regained her self confidence, feels proud of her accomplishments and...
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helenssd
10/31/10
Equi-Ed is a physical and emotional oasis for me.
Thanks to my granddaughter, who is a passionate equestrian, I began taking lessons at Equi-Ed a few months ago. In addition to the normal aging process (I am 67 years old), nine surgeries have meant a significant loss of suppleness and chronic ...
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